Hey Beach!
I like welding so I'd go with 3/4 square x .065 wall (my favorite material). If you need a bit more strength in some areas, use the 3/4 x 1 1/2 so you can have a consistent wall thickness. I think with a little care not to overbuild, you could get a framework that didn't weigh a ton.
I used steel tubing for my fender mounts, tail light mounts, and antenna mount.
Joanne
beachcamper wrote:Here is the plan a 12' long 6'tall and 7' wide trailer (actually have a Dexter 3500lb 83" wide axle to use). It will be pulled by a 4x4 Suburban down Padre Island National Seashore, which can range from rough terrian to highway like. How would you frame the camper? Like the TD's, 2x2's,2x4's, or steel square tubing? I am a better welder than carpenter. But would like to keep the weight down if possible. Picture a TD screened in shelter on wheels with lift up windows, thats my idea. This area has no electricity available. Its a boondocker's paradise.
thx for your time
BTW, this is not to be a teardrop trailer, more of a squared off trailer.